2015 LINCOLN MKC headlamp

Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually
caused by a lamp water leak) are:
•
Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or
streaks present on the interior of the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if
any of the above conditions of unacceptable
moisture are present.
Replacing High Intensity Discharge
Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
The headlamps on your vehicle use a high
intensity discharge source. These lamps
operate at a high voltage. When the bulb
burns out, have the bulb and starter capsule
assembly replaced by your authorized
dealer. Replacing Front Indicator Bulbs 1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it from the headlamp
assembly.
2. Gently pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs
Your vehicle uses a LED for the signal
indicator mirror lamps. If replacement is
required, see your authorized dealer. Replacing Approach Lamp Bulbs
Your vehicle uses a LED for the approach
lamps. If replacement is required, see your
authorized dealer.
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction
Indicator Bulbs
Your vehicle uses a LED for the tail, brake
and direction indicator lamps. If replacement
is required, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle uses a LED for the reverse
lamps. If replacement is required, see your
authorized dealer.
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Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulb
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center
high-mount stop lamp located in the spoiler,
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If
replacement is required, see your authorized
dealer.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
The specified replacement bulbs are in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T.
(Department of Transportation) for North
America to affirm lamp performance, light
brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp
assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty
and will provide quality bulb burn time. Trade number
Function
D3S
* Headlamp (high intensity discharge) Low/High
LED
* Sidemarker - front
LED
* Park lamp - front
7444NA
* Turn lamp - front
LED
Signal indicator mirror lamp
LED
Welcome light
LED
Approach lamp
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................136
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................182
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................182
Accessories...................................................428 Exterior style........................................................428
Interior style.........................................................428
Lifestyle.................................................................428
Peace of mind.....................................................428
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204 Active Park Assist..........................................193
Automatic Steering into a Parking
Space.................................................................195
Automatic Steering out of a Parking Space.................................................................197
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............195
Deactivating the Park Out Assist Feature..............................................................197
Park Out Assist ...................................................196
Troubleshooting the System............................198
Using Active Park Assist....................................194
Using Park Out Assist.........................................196
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................292 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
293
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................292
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................82
Airbag Disposal
...............................................56
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................136
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................81
All-Wheel Drive
...............................................177
Ambient Lighting............................................96
Anti-Theft Alarm
...............................................81
Arming the Alarm...................................................81
Disarming the Alarm.............................................81 Appendices....................................................430
At a Glance........................................................15
Front Exterior Overview.......................................15
Instrument Panel Overview.................................19
Rear Exterior Overview........................................21
Vehicle Interior Overview....................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators................111 Headlamps On Warning Chime.........................111
Keyless Warning Alert..........................................111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime....................111
Audio Control
...................................................83
Seek, Next or Previous........................................83
Audio System................................................345 General Information...........................................345
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................346
Autolamps ..........................................................
91
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.........91
Automatic Climate Control..........................136
Automatic High Beam Control....................93 Activating the System..........................................94
Manually Overriding the System.......................94
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Automatic Transmission................................171
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................175
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................174
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission........................171
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................287
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................155
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................155
Locations...............................................................155
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................177
B
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................218
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
Booster Seats...................................................31 Types of Booster Seats.......................................32
Brake Fluid Check
........................................288 Brakes..............................................................182
General Information............................................182
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................295
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................140
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications
...................336
Technical Specifications....................................341
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
299
Center Console
..............................................157
Changing a Bulb...........................................293
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................293
Replacing Approach Lamp Bulbs...................294
Replacing Front Indicator Bulbs.....................294
Replacing High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Bulbs.................................................................294
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb...................................................................295
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..............295
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly..............
294
Replacing Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs.......294
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................294 Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Fuses......................................................................277
Changing a Road Wheel............................328 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................329
Tire Change Procedure....................................
330
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Checking the Wiper Blades........................291
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................44
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information.............................................23
Child Safety Locks..........................................35 Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Child Seat Positioning...................................34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................304
Cleaning Products
.......................................299
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................305
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................
300
Exterior Chrome.................................................300
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...................300
Underbody...........................................................300
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General Maintenance Information............451
Multi-Point Inspection........................................454
Owner Checks and Services...........................453
Protecting Your Investment..............................451
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................451
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?.......................................................451
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................257
Getting the Services You Need................254
Away From Home..............................................254
Global Opening and Closing.......................98 Closing the Windows...........................................98
Opening the Windows.........................................98
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................250
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................92
Head Restraints
..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................143
Heated Seats
..................................................147
Rear Heated Seats..............................................148
Heated Steering Wheel
................................85
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................139 Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................139
Heated Rear Window.........................................139 Heating
See: Climate Control..........................................136
Hill Start Assist...............................................185 Using Hill Start Assist.........................................186
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................138
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................139
General Hints........................................................138
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................139
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............139
Recommended Settings for Heating..............139
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................182
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................255
Information Display Control.........................84 Cluster Display Control Features......................84
Information Displays
......................................112
General Information.............................................112 Information.....................................................403
911 Assist.................................................................411
Alerts......................................................................410
Calendar................................................................410
Sirius Travel Link.................................................408
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only)..................................................................404
Vehicle Health Report........................................413
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Information Messages...................................118
Active Park.............................................................118
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................119
Airbag.....................................................................120
Alarm......................................................................120
All-Wheel Drive.....................................................121
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................120
Battery and Charging System..........................122
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................123
Collision Warning System..................................123
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................124
Fuel........................................................................\
.125
Hill Start Assist.....................................................125
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................125
Lane Keeping System........................................126
Maintenance.........................................................127
MyKey.....................................................................128
Park Aid..................................................................129
Park Brake.............................................................129
Power Steering....................................................130
Remote Start..........................................................131
Seats........................................................................\
131
Starting System ....................................................131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
....................132
Traction Control...................................................132 Transmission....................................................133
Installing Child Seats
.....................................25
Child Seats.............................................................25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................28
Using Tether Straps..............................................30
Instrument Cluster........................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................92
Interior Lamps
..................................................95
Front Interior Lamp ..............................................95
Rear Interior Lamp................................................96
Interior Mirror
..................................................101
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................101
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................251 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................
251
Jump Starting......................................................252
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................251
Removing the Jumper Cables........................252 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................77
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Ignition Modes.....................................................158
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................57
L
Lane Keeping System..................................213 Switching the System On and Off...................213
Lighting Control..............................................90 Headlamp Flasher................................................90
High Beams............................................................90
Lighting.............................................................90
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............229
Load Carrying................................................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................230
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Parking Aid.......................................................191
Front Sensing System........................................192
Rear Sensing System..........................................191
Parking Aids
.....................................................191
Passive Anti-Theft System............................80 SecuriLock™............................................................80
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................80
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................46
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................396 Making Calls........................................................398
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................398
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time...........
397
Phone Menu Options........................................398
Phone Settings...................................................400
Phone Voice Commands...................................
401
Receiving Calls....................................................398
Text Messaging...................................................399
Post-Crash Alert System.............................253
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................68 Power Liftgate..................................................74
Obstacle Detection...............................................77
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................75
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Power Seats....................................................143 Power Lumbar......................................................145
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................
288
Power Windows...............................................97
Accessory Delay...................................................98
Bounce-Back..........................................................97
One-Touch Down..................................................97
One-Touch Up........................................................97
Window Lock.........................................................98
R
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................149
Rear Seats.......................................................146 Folding the Seatback..........................................147
Recline Adjustment.............................................147
Unfolding the Seatback.....................................147
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229 Cargo Management System...........................
229
Rear View Camera........................................199 Using the Rear View Camera System..........
200
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................199 Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............88
Rear Window Washer..........................................89
Rear Window Wiper.............................................88
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
Refueling.........................................................166 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................166
Remote Control
...............................................58
Car Finder...............................................................59
Intelligent Access Key.........................................58
Remote Start..........................................................59
Replacing the Battery..........................................58
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................59
Remote Start
...................................................140
Automatic Settings..............................................140
Removing a Headlamp
...............................293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................305
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......259
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